World & Nation
In an action that undermines the convictions of dozens of members of a once-formidable Chicago narcotics empire, a federal judge Friday threw out guilty verdicts against three alleged drug dealers because of what he described as “a scandal” of misconduct and suppression of evidence by a government prosecutor.
June 5, 1993
The University of South Carolina spent about $313,000 to have the widow of slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat lecture and teach a class for three semesters, school President James B.
Oct. 29, 1986
Federal prosecutors hailed their string of convictions against the notorious El Rukn street gang as a death blow, but investigators are studying allegations that the government covered up questionable treatment given to jailed witnesses.
Dec. 5, 1992
Sports
Bob Marcum, athletic director at the University of South Carolina, was fired Tuesday after a task force found the school had not conducted random drug testing of athletes since the spring of 1986.
March 2, 1988
Business
USG Corp. can use a “poison pill” strategy in defending itself against Desert Partners LP’s hostile $1.6-billion takeover bid, U.S.
May 2, 1988
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that anti-abortion protesters violate racketeering and antitrust laws by demonstrating at abortion clinics.
June 1, 1991
Benson Brouhaha: Robby Benson, whose six-figure earnings at the University of South Carolina have sparked controversy, is being wooed to stay put.
June 8, 1990
USC Sports
“The USC” is painted in bold letters on a huge smokestack towering over the 242-acre University of South Carolina campus.
Aug. 6, 1989
General Electric Co. won a judge’s preliminary approval of a settlement valued at as much as $147 million that ends lawsuits accusing the company of illegally collecting debts from bankrupt credit-card customers.
Aug. 25, 1998
Movies
Actor and filmmaker Robby Benson says he’ll give up his teaching job at the University of South Carolina if the community doesn’t appreciate his efforts.
May 8, 1990